Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela (1918–2013) was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He spent twenty-seven years in prison for his activism before leading his country through its transition from apartheid to democracy, becoming one of the most revered figures of the twentieth century. His books and audiobooks include Conversations With Myself and the iconic autobiography Long Walk to Freedom. Mandela's words continue to inspire millions of listeners worldwide with their dignity, wisdom and vision for a just society.